Arsenal secures 3-0 victory over Manchester City in Community Shield
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Arsenal faced Manchester City at Principality Stadium on August 16, securing a 3-0 win in the Community Shield final. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring in the first minute, followed by Kai Havertz in the 28th minute. Martin Odegaard added a third goal shortly after halftime, solidifying Arsenal's dominant performance. The defeat marked a disappointing outing for Manchester City, who struggled to contain Arsenal's offense throughout the match.
- •Game held at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
- •Arsenal took the lead in the first minute through Riccardo Calafiori.
- •Kai Havertz scored Arsenal's second goal in the 28th minute.
- •Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal's third goal in the 48th minute.
- •Manchester City disappointed with their performance, conceding three goals.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Donnarumma Gets 5, Haaland With 5.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Arsenal
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tzolis Gets 8.5, Odegaard With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Manchester City
"Manchester City clashed heads with Arsenal at Principality Stadium earlier today as they looked to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Mancunian club made a poor start to the game an...
"Arsenal faced off against Manchester City at Principality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and got t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:30 PMDonnarumma Gets 5, Haaland With 5.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Arsenal
Manchester City clashed heads with Arsenal at Principality Stadium earlier today as they looked to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Mancunian club made a poor start to the game an...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:20 PMTzolis Gets 8.5, Odegaard With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Manchester City
Arsenal faced off against Manchester City at Principality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result in the Community Shield final. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and got t...
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